Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja (2003) vs Kawasaki Z 200 (1978-79)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | ZX-12R Ninja | Z 200 |
| Years: | 2003 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 198 cc / 12.0cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 55.4 mm | 66 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | NA |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | 26 mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital ignition | Battery Coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 178 hp / 131 kW @ 10500 rpm | 17 hp / 12.4 Kw @ 8 000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 134 Nm / 13.66 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping. | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Single 205 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.75 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/50 ZR17 | 3.25 -17 |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 737 mm / 29 in |
| Dry Weight: | 210 kg / 463 lbs. | 126 kg / 277.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.0 gal | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal |